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Nov 04, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin
Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T., Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)
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Program Philosophy
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree provides college students with the following:
- an alternative opportunity to teach in Mississippi secondary schools (7-12);
- mentoring and support for those who wish to teach in Mississippi secondary schools; and
- the coursework, knowledge, and field experiences necessary to become a licensed and successful secondary school teacher.
Thirty (30) hours are required for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. MAT students must have been employed by a Mississippi school district for one year prior to completion of the degree program. Upon successful completion of the 30 hours in the program, candidates will be eligible for a class AA standard alternate route Mississippi license.
Note: All students must have active Watermark accounts while enrolled either in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Students needing new Watermark accounts will be assessed a program fee based on the rate at the time during their initial term of enrollment.
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Pre-teaching Required Courses:
Upon completion of ED 538 , ED 549 , and ED 551 below, candidates will be eligible for a special Mississippi alternate route license which is good for three years.
Internship Phase:
To complete the Internship, candidates must hold a teaching position. If such a position is not obtained, candidates may not continue in the program.
Additional Graduate Courses for AA Licensure and Degree Completion:
Comprehensive Exam & Portfolio
MAT Certification Areas:
The following are areas in which MAT Certification can be obtained:
Art Education |
German |
Physics |
Biology |
Home Economics |
Social Studies |
Business Education |
Marketing |
Spanish |
Chemistry |
Mathematics |
Speech Communication |
English |
Music Education |
Technology Education |
French |
Physical Education |
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